Welcome to the Week 4 round-up of NFL games, where rookie quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Bo Nix made headlines with their performances.
Rookie Quarterbacks Shine
In Week 4, Caleb Williams and Bo Nix led their respective teams to victory, showcasing their burgeoning talent on the grand stage. Caleb Williams, the first overall pick, continues to set records. He became the first quarterback in the common-draft era to win his first two home starts in the same year. His Week 1 victory over the Tennessee Titans was just the beginning. In Week 4, Williams demonstrated his prowess by leading the Chicago Bears to a 24-18 win against the Los Angeles Rams.
Bo Nix, on the other hand, faced a more challenging path. Up against the New York Jets, Nix had a rocky start, accumulating negative yardage in the first half. However, he turned things around dramatically in the third quarter, throwing for 60 yards and leading the Denver Broncos to the game's only touchdown. The Broncos clinched a narrow 10-9 victory over the Jets, a testament to Nix's resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
Adding to the excitement, Jayden Daniels also had a stellar performance. Leading the Washington Commanders to a dominating 42-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Daniels completed an impressive 86.7% of his passes. This achievement made him the first quarterback in NFL history to complete at least 85% of his passes in two consecutive games. The Commanders now have an over .500 record through four weeks for the first time since 2011.
This week was momentous, marking only the third time in NFL history that three rookie quarterbacks have won in the same week during the first four weeks of the season, a rare occurrence previously seen only in 2012 and 2016.
Other Noteworthy Performances
Veteran quarterback Jared Goff also made a splash this week, completing 100% of his passes against the Seattle Seahawks. This flawless performance helped the Detroit Lions secure a 42-29 victory.
A look around the league showed several other noteworthy outcomes:
- Tennessee Titans: defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-12.
- Atlanta Falcons: edged past the New Orleans Saints 26-24.
- Minnesota Vikings: narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-29.
- Indianapolis Colts: triumphed over the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: secured a win against the Philadelphia Eagles 33-16.
- Cincinnati Bengals: emerged victorious over the Carolina Panthers 34-24.
- Houston Texans: defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20.
- Las Vegas Raiders: beat the Cleveland Browns 20-16.
- San Francisco 49ers: won against the New England Patriots 30-13.
- Kansas City Chiefs: triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers 17-10.
- Baltimore Ravens: convincingly defeated the Buffalo Bills 35-10.
- Dallas Cowboys: eked out a victory against the New York Giants 20-15.
As the NFL season progresses, it's clear that the rookies are making their mark, and the veterans are holding their ground. The performances this week have set a high bar, and fans can only anticipate more thrilling games in the weeks to come. The blend of young talent and seasoned expertise promises an exciting season ahead.